A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 126 I Am Mad

“Why did you hug me?” Cindy expressed her dismay when Finnegan and Bernice accompanied her 15 to her house.

Cindy could not shake off the memory of Finnegan hugging her waist.

In her twenty-nine years of life, no man had ever done that to her before.

“I held

you close to get you out of there,” Finnegan explained with a playful glint in his eyes. “But you the one who held on so tightly that I couldn’t even push you away.

A blush crept up Ci

s cheeks.

She had instinctiv leaned into Finnegan’s embrace, taking him as a source of security.

As she recalled the incident, a blend of embarrassment and indignation washed over her. “Don’t distort the truth! You were the one who hugged me and touched me!”

Finnegan’s l*ps twitched. “You’re the one who should stop distorting the truth. My darling

you.

re, min?!

He had indeed held Cindy close and even playfully pinched her, but he had not anticipated Cindy being so upfront about it.

Bernice shot daggers at Finnegan surreptitiously before comforting Cindy. “Cin, Finnegan did that for a reason. Don’t be mad at him.”

“He just took advantage of me,” Cindy huffed, but her tone was noticeably less stern. “And he was so evil. He even set Mr. Sable up before leaving, showing no ounce of respect,”

It was evident the Liam had not summoned Alisha. After all, if he truly knew her, he would not have left the restaurant in such a humiliating manner.

Fueled by anger, Solomon would direct his frustration at Liam regardless of the truth.

Finnego uckled. “Looks like you’re not just a pretty face.” Feeling Cindy’s increasing nger, Finnegan quicklifted the conversation. “And as for respect… he can’t stop thinking about Betrice. Why should I show in any respect? If you weren’t Bernice’s best friend. I wouldn’t even pay attention to you.”

Finnegan and Cindy, Bernice immediately interjected, “Finnegan, why don’t you go ahead and wait for me? I

conflict with Cindy, so he just shrugged

between Finnegand Liam tonight?” Bernic asked, holding

is practically helpless in that situation. Deep down, he probably

for years, she was hesitant to let

“Cin, being helpless isn’t a valid reason or excuse. Claiming to save the attitude to protect someone doesn’t

was stunned for a moment as

went on, “A man who only weighs the pros and cons of the situation to save himself, versus a man who stands before you regardless of danger. Cin, who would you

quivered. “Bernie…”

I know you have my best interest in mind,” Bernice said with a gentle smile. “But don’t need a

regardless of his capabilities. So from now on, I hope lie man I’ve chosen is Finnegan!” Bernice gently patted the back of Cindy hand before walking up to Funegan. “Let’s go back

me and

stop defending Liam

Finnegan walk away while holding hands, Cindy muttered, “Is this all shful

couple was on their way back, Bernice said, “Finnegan, I don’t feel like going tonight”

deep in thought, was momentarily taken aback. “Then

her eyes at him, then pulled her hand away from his and

still somewhat dazed. “Darling, are you lusting after

“Finnegan!”

had thought Bernice was joking, but her actions quickly showed him that she

a hotel, and booked a suite designed

as soon as they stepped into the

Finneg

T

mumbled to himself, “Is she being serious? But I don’t have much exper ace! How long should foreplay be, and how long should the session

ringing of his phone abruptly

a few seconds, Finnegan held the

rang out. He sounded

moment and then smiled.

Bernice hear their conversation. “You sound like you’ve got a lot of energy.

had just received treatment at a

sponded coldly, “m